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  1. BlimeyCabrio

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    #2 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 15, 2010
    Too bad it isn't totally blocked for a few months.

    Would keep the TN LEOs away.
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    #3 phydeaux, Mar 15, 2010
    Looks like someone wasn't paying attention.
     
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    #4 kelly girl, Mar 15, 2010
    at least the Dog was OK!
     
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    #5 lotsie, Mar 15, 2010
    :Thumbsup:

    Mark
     
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    #6 Sideways, Mar 15, 2010
    If it was a Toyota he could have sued...
    Of course the first thought that went through my head was "how did you not see that?!?"
     
  6. BlimeyCabrio

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    #7 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 15, 2010
    "I wonder why that TV news van is parked therCRASH!"
     
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    #8 YesIFit, Mar 15, 2010
    Man, that was one ugly woman...
     
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    #9 JLJWEIS, Mar 15, 2010
    Wow - isn't one of the biggest rules posted for the Dragon . . . pay attention - watch ahead and pay attention - then pay more attention . . . wow.
     
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    #10 lotsie, Mar 15, 2010
    He admits he turned around to see what they were yelling at him about:lol:. Kind of reminds me of idiots that honk rather than brake when something is in their way :eek:ut:

    Mark
     
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    #11 Ofioliti, Mar 15, 2010
    :lol::lol::lol: My laugh of the day.

    I was telling Mark/Lotsie that I will be going to the Dragon for the first time in May----in a MINIVAN. :frown5:

    I'm taking our students to the area for the geology. I'll have to keep my eyes off the geology and on the road! :eek6:
     
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    #12 JLJWEIS, Mar 15, 2010
    On another note - Nathan will you or someone there be monitoring and posting more road closure info closer to MOTD?
     
  12. Nathan

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    #13 Nathan, Mar 15, 2010
    Normally this is not an issue. However this year due to the wet winter there have been many in the area. The largest being on I-40 near the TN-NC state line that has the interstate closed since the end of October. Slated to reopen 3/31.

    The TN DOT website, TDOT SmartWay - Tennessee Department of Transportation- is pretty darn good about publishing these issues.
     
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    #14 Mishka, Mar 16, 2010
    But just think how easy it will be to study the geology since they were kind enough to put it in the road for you. :lol:
     
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    #16 Nathan, Mar 16, 2010
    NEWS UPDATE:

    We are looking at a long closure from the TN side approach to the Dragon. TDOT has said more than 30 days before US129 can be reopened. Looks like there is a 60 ton rock than is in danger of dropping on the road. 2 weeks just to get a plan together and get the bids in and probably a min of two weeks to complete work
     
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    #17 kelly girl, Mar 16, 2010
    so nice it posted twice...
     
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    #18 Ofioliti, Mar 17, 2010
    Ha ha, yeah! What's great for geologists is not so great for drivers.
     
  18. BlimeyCabrio

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    #19 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 18, 2010
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    #20 Steve, Mar 18, 2010
    Roadcuts, the geology teacher's best friend.
     
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    #21 Ofioliti, Mar 18, 2010
    Great opportunity for the students! I suspect things will be cleared by May though. :frown5:

    One of my favorite authors, John McPhee, says "roadcuts are a geologist's stethoscope." :Thumbsup:

    Off topic --- you Dragon veterans ... where's a decent inexpensive place to stay (with about a dozen or so students) in the Great Smokey Mountains? I am planning on staying a couple of nights in the area. Any suggestions? (We will be there around May 14.) A nice cabin would be great.
     
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